§ 561.703, Fla. Stat. — Definitions relating to Florida Responsible Vendor Act. · BenchPath

§ 561.703, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 561. BEVERAGE LAW: ADMINISTRATION

Definitions relating to Florida Responsible Vendor Act.

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Text — 2026 Florida Statutes

As used in this act, the term:

(1) “Division” means the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

(2) “Vendor” means a person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter, chapter 563, chapter 564, or chapter 565, to sell or serve alcoholic beverages. However, vendors at grocery or drug stores licensed under the provisions of s. 563.02(1)(a) or s. 564.02(1)(a), whose premises are in excess of 5,000 square feet of floor space, shall be exempt from the provisions of this act.

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History

s. 3, ch. 89-107; s. 18, ch. 91-60; s. 219, ch. 94-218.

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